Ethel Witherell Parrott, 88
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ethel Jean Witherell Parrott, 88, of 195 Elberon Ave., formerly of 150 Ashland St., North Adams, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility.Born in North Adams on Sept. 6, 1918, daughter of Arthur F. and Margaret Horrigan Davis, she attended schools in North Adams, including the former St. Joseph's School. She lived in Hollywood, Fla., from 1963 to 1968, and Bradenton, Fla., from 1971 to 1993, then returning to North Adams.
Mrs. Parrott was last employed as a night auditor for the Ramada Inn in Sarasota, Fla., retiring in 1984. She also worked as a manager in the cocktail lounge for the former Tally House Restaurant in North Adams from 1968 to 1971. Earlier, she had worked for the former A&P and the First National Super Markets in North Adams.
She was a communicant of St. Francis' Church and past president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both in North Adams.
Her first husband, James Arthur Witherell, died in 1967.
Her husband, Warren E. Parrott, died in 1990.
She leaves four sons, James A. Witherell of Williamstown, Richard R. Witherell of Windsor, David C. Witherell of North Adams and Robert F. Witherell of Pierce, Ariz.; two sisters, Margaret M. Gagnier of Winter Park, Fla. and Ruth L. Arnold of Riverview, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Marion A. Weslowski.
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral for Mrs. Parrott will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army through AUGE-SAN-SOUCIE SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church St., North Adams, which is in charge of arrangements.